Student Placement, Planning
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Working in the Planning section, the post holder will be required to assist the Planning Officer in providing managerial, professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and in carrying out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. In addition, they will promote Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in a positive and professional manner and carry out related tasks comprehensively, in a timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Duration of Appointment Fixed term contract for 50 weeks commencing November 2024. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Location Based in Council Offices, Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick, these posts will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downpatrick, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 1b SCP 3-4, currently £22,737 - £23,114 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Independent Visitor Scheme Volunteer
The Independent Visitor (IV) Scheme is a befriending project for care-experienced young people aged 8-18 in the Belfast and South Eastern Trust areas. Volunteers are matched to a young person who they meet once a fortnight to enjoy a fun activity or excursion. Volunteers are reimbursed for their travel expenses and are given a small budget for activities. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and experiences, but becoming an IV volunteer is a particularly exciting opportunity for those who wish to gain first-hand experience of working with young people. It’s also a great opportunity for those who are considering a career change, as well as for those who just wish to support a young person in need. For further information, please visit https://www.niacro.co.uk/independent-visitor-iv-scheme We provide full training and continuous support to all volunteers. In Niacro, we are proud to have achieved the Investors in Volunteer (IiV) Award - which is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. The recruitment process comprises application via GetGot, informal interview, Access NI check, references returned, and volunteer training. Key Dates: Closing date for applications: 19th May 2024 Interview days: 21/22/23 May 2024 (virtual and/or evening interviews available) Compulsory Training: Saturday 15th June 2024
Student Placement, Information Technology
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Working in the I.T. department the post holder will promote Newry Mourne and Down District Council in a positive and professional manner and carry out related tasks comprehensively, enthusiastically and accurately. He/She will monitor and report to the Council’s IT Manager in the support of the Council’s Information Technology systems. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Duration of Appointment Fixed term contract for 50 weeks commencing September 2024. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Location and transferability Based in either Council Offices, Monaghan Row, Newry or Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick, these posts will work across the Council District of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Whilst the current vacant post is based in either Downpatrick or Newry, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 1b SCP 3-4, currently £22,737 - £23,114 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Floor Manager
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Overview: As part of the in-store team you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative productplacement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in store displays whilst maximising storeprofitability through enticing visual concepts. Customer Service Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Teacher Of Key Stage One
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Sales Administrator
With 17 branches, a strong on-line trading platform and centralised warehousing and distribution facilities Fane Valley Stores is Northern Irelands leading supplier of animal health and agricultural products to farmers and the rural community. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customers. We are currently recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join our Livestock Identification team based at our Head Office in Moira. Sales Administrator Job Ref No: FVS/SA/0524M This position offers the opportunity to play a key role within our Livestock Identification department and deliver a high level of customer service to the agricultural community. The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication skills, show attention to detail and be able to work to strict deadlines. Job Role: In return, the company offers an attractive rate of pay and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes. To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Monday 27th May 2024 Fane Valley Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Sales Advisor
With 17 branches, a strong on-line trading platform and centralised warehousing and distribution facilities Fane Valley Stores is Northern Irelands leading supplier of animal health and agricultural products to farmers and the rural community. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customers. We are currently recruiting for a Sales Advisor to join the team based at our Banbridge Store. Sales Advisor Job Ref No: FVS/SA/05/24 The Role: In return, the company offers an attractive rate of pay and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes. To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Monday 20th May 2024. Fane Valley Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Apprentice, Horticulture
Working as a member of the Horticulture team, this apprentice position is intended for someone motivated to pursue a career as a professional horticulturist and contribute to the maintenance and development of facilities managed by the Parks & Cemeteries Service. The post holder will undertake a four-year apprenticeship scheme, attending formal college and receiving workplace tuition. Please Note:
Medical Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will report to the Occupational Health Consultant, and will work closely with the Occupational Health Senior Management Team to provide a comprehensive occupational health service. The main duties of the post will include: • assisting in providing advice and guidance to all Government Departments, Executive Agencies including the NI Prison Service and other public bodies on their occupational health, safety and hygiene responsibilities; • medical examinations in Belfast, and occasionally centres elsewhere in Northern Ireland, of employees referred to OHS by client bodies, including in relation to recruitment, fitness for post, health surveillance and sickness absence. In addition to medical examinations, face to face and remote consultations are also provided; • providing pension medical advice on cases referred to OHS by Civil Service Pensions; • providing medical advice on cases referred to the OHS by a range of other agencies (currently under review); • working with the OHS multi-disciplinary team in promoting and maintaining an occupational health service for the NICS including participation in health promotion activities; and • collaborating with client bodies in assisting them to meet their occupational health needs. This list is not exhaustive; other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time TERMS AND CONDITIONS There are currently two permanent, full time vacancies. However, we are open to discussions about alternative work patterns that support a healthy work-life balance and applications will be considered from candidates wishing to work reduced hours. Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities. Location These posts will be based at Bruce Street, Belfast. The NICS operates a Hybrid Working Policy which allows staff to work between the office and remote working locations/home, based on business needs. While OHS provides a front line service which in the main requires attendance in the medical suite an element of remote work/home working can be considered. Salary Salary will be within the range £65,409 - £71,353 within which pay progression will be performance related. Starting salary will be at the minimum of the scale. If the successful candidate is an existing civil servant, normal pay on promotion/re-grading arrangements will apply. Pensions The NICS offers all employees an attractive pension package. You'll find further details on the Civil Service Pensions (Northern Ireland) website at www.finance-ni.gov.uk/civilservicepensions-ni Holidays In addition to public and privilege holidays, currently 12 days, the annual leave allowance will be 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Work The normal conditioned hours of work are full-time (37 hours net) Monday to Friday. Most offices work flexi-time. However, the NICS offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. It is envisaged that some element of home working and / or remote working may be possible in line with the NICS Hybrid Working policy and business need. Travel Access to a form of transport will be required in order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Travel throughout Northern Ireland will be required. Vetting An appointment will be dependent on the individual satisfying the vetting requirements for the post. The level of vetting required for this post is Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). Probation Confirmation of appointment will be dependent upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 1 year. If performance, conduct or attendance during this period is not satisfactory the appointment may be terminated. CONDITION OF APPOINTMENT (see Eligibility Criterion 3) Successful candidates will be required to attain Diploma in Occupational Medicine through the Faculty of Occupational Medicine within 5 years of appointment to the post. Candidates must be available to undertake the necessary course of study which will include a requirement to undertake some work and activity during their own time. Failure to achieve Diploma in Occupational Medicine through the Faculty of Occupational Medicine within a maximum of 5 years of appointment or, withdrawal from the training route at any stage, may result in the termination of your appointment. Failure to Complete Course of Study Where you decide not to complete the course, you will be required to refund costs on a pro-rata basis, except in exceptional circumstances. Career Development The NICS is committed to career development and offers attractive career prospects across a wide variety of roles and professions. Career development is an integral part of the performance management system. Personal Development Plans identify learning and development needs with a view to enhancing skills and capabilities. NI Civil Servants have access to a wide range of internal job opportunities, including secondments with external organisations and are encouraged and supported in proactively managing their career. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must, by the closing date for applications: 1. Currently hold, or be entitled to hold, full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practise medicine in the UK*. AND 2. Have the equivalent of at least 3 years' post full registration (or post entitlement to hold full registration) clinical experience**, gained within the last 7 years. AND 3. Be prepared to gain the Diploma in Occupational Medicine through the Faculty of Occupational Medicine within 5 years of appointment to the post. *Candidates must obtain the necessary registration and valid licence by the date of appointment. **Clinical experience is defined as having worked in, for example, general practice, general medicine, surgery, psychiatry or occupational medicine. Equivalent professional membership: give details of the professional membership held and reasons why you consider it to be equivalent to the membership required. The onus is on you to provide the panel with details of the professional membership so that a well-informed decision can be made. You will be required to provide documentary evidence of your professional membership at interview so please ensure you have these readily available. SHORTLISTING CRITERIA In addition applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, should it be necessary to shortlist candidates to go forward to interview, the following shortlisting criteria will be used: 1. (a) Possess a recognised qualification in Occupational Medicine. OR 1. (b) Possess a higher specialist medical qualification awarded by a Royal College, Faculty or University The selection process will consist of a competence based interview. COMPETENCE BASED INTERVIEWS Selection panels will design questions to test the applicant’s knowledge and experience in each of the above areas and award marks accordingly. No notes or personal documentation may be brought into the interview room. 1. Leading and Communicating At all levels, effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It is about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens. Marks available: 20 2. Making Effective Decisions Effectiveness in this area is about being objective, using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. For all staff, it means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well reasoned, justifiable decisions. Marks available: 20 3. Managing a Quality Service Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery. Marks available: 20 4. Delivering at Pace Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it is about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way Marks available: 20 5. Collaborating and Partnering People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the NICS, to help to achieve business objectives and goals. At all levels, it requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. Marks available: 20 6. Changing and Improving People who are effective in this area are responsive, innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change. For all staff, it is about being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in ‘smarter’, more focused ways. Marks available: 20 Total Marks Available: 120 Overall Pass Mark: 72 INTERVIEWS It is intended that interviews for this post will take place in Bruce Street during week commencing 24th June 2024. NICS COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK The selection process will assess candidates against the NICS competency framework at level 4. The NICS competency framework sets out how all NICS employees should work. It puts the Civil Service values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality at the heart of everything they do, and it aligns to the three highlevel leadership behaviours that every civil servant needs to model as appropriate to their role and level of responsibility: Set Direction; Engage People and Deliver Results. Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behaviours that lead to successful performance. The framework outlines ten competencies, which are grouped into three clusters. The competencies are intended to be discrete and cumulative, with each level building on the levels below i.e. a person demonstrating a competency at level 3 should be demonstrating levels 1 and 2 as a matter of course.
Service Controller/Administrators
Key functions & responsibilities Answer incoming calls to the centre in a friendly and professional manner Take accurate and detailed information from caller regarding breakdowns Log all calls on to job management system (FSM) Prioritise and assign jobs to technicians in a timely and efficient way Ensure customer is kept informed, at all times, of the various stages of each job Build strong external & internal relationships Follow up jobs to ensure customer satisfaction and deal with any queries immediately Ensure all jobs have followed the correct purchase order procedure for that customer Skills, experience and personality Ensure accurate records kept of any call-backs Complete stage one validations on jobs in line with agreed procedures Chase and update outstanding customer purchase orders Process customer payments Update system with customer staff/preference changes Any other duties as required to assist other staff and maintain a safe, clean and happy office environment Personal Style and Characteristics
